Brake Recommendations
02-27-23, 10:04 PM
#1
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Brake Recommendations
Hey everyone…I’m nearing the time to replace my front brakes. I typically do the rotor at the same time as the pads. What brands of rotors have y’all had good success with…any of them less prone to warping than others?
02-28-23, 05:52 AM
#2
can't recommend a brand, but its a great time to upgrade to GX460 system, calipers, rotors, pads and stainless steel brake lines....probably the most dramatic difference I made in the truck...stops on a dime vs an air strip...
02-28-23, 08:32 AM
#3
Yes GX460 front caliper and rotor swap is a must. The rotors are thicker which helps prevent warping but the pads are the same and they bolt right in. Nothing to change in the rear. I love my EBC greens, they're not cheap but they have a lot of bite, they're quiet, and no warping
02-28-23, 10:57 AM
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So, is it just an issue of changing the calipers and rotors to the GX460 parts and that’s it? Or is there other work involved?
Yes GX460 front caliper and rotor swap is a must. The rotors are thicker which helps prevent warping but the pads are the same and they bolt right in. Nothing to change in the rear. I love my EBC greens, they're not cheap but they have a lot of bite, they're quiet, and no warping
02-28-23, 11:19 AM
#5
Simple…calipers, rotors and pads…and change to stainless steel lines for the next level…. Only front brakes were upgraded for 2010 gx 460…rears were the same. They knew they had a problem with front brakes, too much heat, seized calipers….changed them on gx460 and 4Runner.
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03-01-23, 06:57 AM
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Yes, its just changing to new rotors and calipers from a 2014 or earlier 460. The later models will not fit as the bolt pattern is different. I found a used set of calipers from a 2014 5th gen 4runner so 2010-2014 should be the same part number for those as well. Since you need new rotors to do this you should really also get new pads, then everything just bolts to the spindle and you reattach the existing brake lines to the new calipers (or replace them). Really no different than a normal brake job except for bleeding the brakes because of the caliper replacement.
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03-01-23, 01:02 PM
#11
I went with Power Stop Z36 pads and they were a huge improvement in brake feel over stock. If you are replacing calipers and rotors anyways, why not get the whole Power Stop kit?
Basic replacement:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...4204&jsn=10973
Fancy replacement with Z36 pads:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...4204&jsn=10980
Basic replacement:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...4204&jsn=10973
Fancy replacement with Z36 pads:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...4204&jsn=10980
03-01-23, 03:55 PM
#13
Long time ago when i experienced rotor warping on the OEM rotors, I switched to Raybestos rotors as suggested by mechanic. Forgot the exact marketing name for it but the quality was better per their advertisement. It was one grade above the "professional grade". I still have them on after few brake pad replacements. No complaint from me.
03-01-23, 06:36 PM
#14
yes!!!no problems, calipers accommodate thicker rotors, other than that size is no different…the gx460 wheels are only 1” more in diameter…I have done this…it was just another brake job….no mods needed! Get the new brake hoses front and rear….it’s stops like a car
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